affability
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Affability is more than mere civility, which avoids rudeness and observes necessary proprieties, but does not manifest a gracious spirit.
From Moral Theology A Complete Course Based on St. Thomas Aquinas and the Best Modern Authorities by Callan, Charles Jerome
"Affability," muttered Dr. Johnson, "is the first lieutenant of pride."
From Garrick's Pupil by Filon, Auguston
Aeromancy, form of divination, 2284 G. Affability, virtue of, 2143 b; definition, 2421; offices of affability, 2422; sins against affability, 2423.
From Moral Theology A Complete Course Based on St. Thomas Aquinas and the Best Modern Authorities by Callan, Charles Jerome
Affability is of a wonderful efficacy or power in procuring love.
From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary by Webster, Noah
But, unable long to preserve it upright from its weight, the sooty end fell on Master Snapper's book, who was reading a little work upon "Affability."
From Young Folks Treasury, Volume 3 (of 12) Classic Tales and Old-Fashioned Stories by Mabie, Hamilton Wright
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